Obanazawa Еднодневни екскурзии

My first visit to Ginzan Onsen two years ago was met with a breathtaking blizzard. I was stunned by the beauty but also frozen by the temperature. Although I enjoyed the purest essence of Taisho Romance, the heavy snowfall prevented me from taking many photos, leaving me with only one picture and a lingering regret. This time, I decided to revisit with my camera to recapture those memories. Without the overwhelming snow and bustling crowds, I could better appreciate the retro charm of the place. I finally got to see the waterfall I missed last time, explore the mine I hadn't visited, and browse the small shops I couldn't properly explore before. Ginzan without the snow offered a different kind of serene elegance. This dream-fulfilling trip finally allowed me to make up for that beautiful regret from years ago. A special shout-out to the incredibly generous and delicious set lunch; I even thought it was extravagant. The plating was truly a work of art, and I thank the travel agency for their thoughtfulness.

Шофьорът, който беше и наш гид, беше много внимателен. Той се свърза с нас предната вечер, за да потвърди отново мястото за взимане. Деветместният автомобил беше удобен и не претъпкан. Имахме късмета да видим Гинзан, покрит с обилен снеговалеж — наистина красиво и заслужаващо си преживяване.

През тези два дни нашият екскурзовод беше Тони. Той се грижеше за нас много внимателно и дори ни подари малки подаръци. Когато отидохме до Онсен Гинзан, беше много студено, а той ни даде грейки. На втория ден също имахме грейки и шоколад. Когато не можахме да влезем в Лисичето село, той намери начин да ни заведе на друго място – отидохме до замъка Широиши, който е много красив и си заслужава да се разходите и да направите снимки. Шофьорът също беше много добър, караше внимателно и винаги ни поздравяваше любезно, когато слизаме и се качваме. Този път, когато отидохме до Онсен Гинзан, валеше силен сняг, което беше изключително красиво. На втория ден отидохме до Зао Джухьо (снежните чудовища) и имахме голям късмет – времето беше много слънчево. Въпреки че не можахме да се качим на лифта до самия връх поради твърде много индивидуални туристи, пак беше много красиво и си заслужаваше! Чухме, че ден преди нашето посещение в Зао е имало силна снежна буря и видимостта е била много лоша, но днес, когато отидохме, небето беше ясно! Много сме щастливи! Отседнахме в хотел Kameya. Хотелът изглеждаше много стар, но беше доста чист, стаите бяха големи, а закуската беше богата и вкусна, включваща традиционна японска закуска и западна. Благодарим на екскурзовода и шофьора за усилията им през тези два дни! 👍

Today, I booked this tour program with Andy Shi as our guide. I felt very happy and had a great time. The guide was very kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the trip. Everything was really nice. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

Excellent and competent! The tour guide/driver led a very good and experienced small group, and reminded the group members the day before departure. At each location, there were clear instructions and introductions to the attractions, as well as maps and walking guides. This time we went to Yamadera Temple and there was snow, the scenery was very beautiful. The tour guide/driver also suggested that we go to Ginzan early to see the snow scene and specially adjusted the itinerary, and finally we went to Tendo to buy souvenirs and local products. The journey was very pleasant!

Лично аз смятам, че цялостното преживяване беше страхотно, но частта, която според мен трябва да се преразгледа, е времето, отделено за обедна почивка – спирката на магистралата е малко кратка. Освен това, браво на екскурзовода за организацията и гостоприемството.

The one-day shared tour was very convenient, and with a small group, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was sufficient. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!

Today, I had a wonderful time on a day trip to Zao Fox Village in Sendai and Ginzan Onsen. The weather was beautiful and sunny, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the fox village, I got to observe many adorable foxes up close; they roamed freely, truly allowing me to experience the charm of nature. Furthermore, the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was picturesque, with babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains that uplifted my spirits. Soaking my ankles in the outdoor hot spring and enjoying the comfortable warmth helped me forget the stresses of daily life. Overall, this trip not only allowed me to get up close with foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

We arrived early to the bus stop and had already received a helpful message from our tour guide Yoshi on Whatsapp. We boarded the bus and had Yoshi guide us to the Zao Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. There were some last minute changes but he explained everything and we had a great day visiting the local prefecture and neighbouring areas. The food was great, the stories Yoshi provided and English translation was great. We visited what we wanted and had a great day. Thank you to Yoshi and our professional driver for making this a great day! Arigato Gozaimasu!